Leftover Crack

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Hometown: New York City, NY (USA)

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Leftover Crack has proven to be one of the most consistently controversial acts to spring from the 3rd wave ska—revival scene. The band plays a mixture of ska, punk, crust and metal and currently sports a lineup of lead vocalist Scott "Stza" Sturgeon—Ercin, Ezra Kire, F—Minus principle Brad Logan and Alec Baille. The band has been host to a revolving door of drummers.

Leftover Crack carries on many of the thematic and musical threads began with 90s ska/punk act Choking Victim (in which many of the same personnel played). Like Chocking Victim and the other host of "Crack Rock Steady" bands Leftover Crack reflects staunchly leftist politics and a street level, often antagonistic, view of authority. Members of the band have at time occupied, and often play shows at, an abandoned New York City tenement dubbed "C—Squat" that has become a reoccurring theme in the band's lyrics.

Bankshot, Alternative Tentacles and Hellcat have all released albums from the band, but not without controversy. Infamously the act intended to title their 2001 full length Shoot the Kids at School, a decision that lead to conflicts with the label and pressing plant, particularly due to the then—recent Columbine school shootings. However for all the attention the band garners they have attacked many relevant issues that others often avoid, particularly homophobia in the punk scene.

Media: Scott Sturgeon (Leftover Crack) becomes minister
Scott Sturgeon of Leftover Crack has become a minister of the Universal Life Church. He was ordained on January 18, 2015. As you may know, it is nearly a magisterial process to become a minister for the Universal Life Church and most…January 20, 2015

Media: 'When Is It Going To Change' Compilation
Unknown Records and No Time Records have released a compilation supporting the protests in Ferguson, MO. Bands included on the comp include ACxDC, Leftover Crack, Big D and the Kids Table and many more. According to the labels, All proceeds are to be donated to the I Love…January 06, 2015

Tours: Leftover Crack (California)
Leftover Crack is going on a short California tour in February. On the first half, they'll be joined by Litmus Green. On the second half, they'll be joined by Kicker. Leftover Crack's last full-length release…December 23, 2014

Media: Franz Nicolay: "To Us, the Beautiful"
Franz Nicolay has premiered a new song. The track is called "To Us, the Beautiful" and is off the album of the same name. The album features Ara Babajian of Leftover crack and The…October 22, 2014